Sr. Controls Engineer

Job Description

The Role:

Our team is looking for a Senior Controls Engineer to have the opportunity to work in a team environment to continuously improve production equipment and processes utilizing the latest automation control technology such as Safety Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Ethernet communication networks, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), HMIs, Fanuc Robotics and Various Vision systems. You will help troubleshoot equipment issues and manage small to medium sized projects on a wide variety of equipment that progresses the organization to the next level of manufacturing effectiveness.

What You'll Do: (Responsibilities):

-Provide daily support of production operations with focus on personnel and equipment safety, process quality and uptime with a focus on automation and controls

-Provide technical/engineering support to assist production and maintenance with troubleshooting equipment/process failures and with identifying effective follow-up countermeasures

-Identify and execute projects to support achievement of departmental business objectives and continuous improvement of safety, quality, cost and reliability

-Review equipment operation and reliability (develop tracking methods where applicable)

-Identify and execute special projects for process and quality improvements, equipment refurbishment, line rate increases and future programs.

-Ensure new and existing equipment meets operational requirements and appropriate standards

-Ensure proper documentation (drawings, manuals, PM schedules etc.)  is available and properly maintained for all equipment in assigned area, ensure spare parts availability, and develop maintenance standard operating procedures (SOPs)

-Maintain current knowledge in fields of expertise. Update management on current status and emerging trends of areas of expertise as relating to equipment standards, legislative requirements, GM Requirements, etc.

-Identify technical training and knowledge transfer opportunities with other Controls Engineers, Interns, and Maintenance Associates

-Attend regular departmental meetings to provide technical insight and to communicate / coordinate planning of activities in assigned area.

-Expected to be an SME for several equipment and processes for their department

-Manage projects from start to finish with little required support

-Train and mentor other Controls Engineers and maintenance personnel

-Expected to drive continuous improvement and resolve complex issues with minimal direction

-Develop enhanced relationships with production, internal, and external teams to affect change in broader functional areas.

-Manage problems of diverse scope independently, owning the development and delivery of solutions.

-Owner of specified safety, people, responsiveness, environmental or quality modules.

 Your Skills & Abilities:​ (Required Qualifications):

-Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

-5+ years of experience in automation controls

-Experience in multiple ladder logic programming languages and communication protocols

-Experience working with and troubleshooting robotics / controls systems, and Fanuc robotics

-Proficient technical aptitude working with industrial electrical systems regulations, design and maintenance, particularly automation and controls systems

-Demonstrated technical project management experience

-Intermediate or advanced Control Logix PLC programming

-Familiarity with Variable Frequency Drives and HMIs

-General knowledge of manufacturing processes, application and operations, preferably in automotive industry.

-Ability to effectively manage multiple issues in a fast paced work environment

-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex issues

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

-Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

-10+ Years of experience in automation controls

-Expert in VFDs and Siemen’s HMIs

-Expert in RSLogix5000 programming

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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